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Why I’m thrilled for the Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference

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Rotaractors enjoy last year’s Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference in Seoul, Korea.

By Divagaran S/O Kalaivanan, Rotaract Club of Raffles City, Singapore, and chair of the Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference

As a dedicated Rotaractor deeply invested in fostering positive change within our communities, the upcoming Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference (APRRC) 1-4 June is a beacon of excitement on my horizon. With Singapore as the vibrant backdrop for this year’s 20th conference gathering, the anticipation is palpable, and I can hardly contain my enthusiasm for what lies ahead.

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How Rotaract transformed me

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Shahroz Ahmed speaks at a membership seminar. Ahmed credits Rotaract with boosting his confidence and public speaking skills.

By Shahroz Ahmed, Rotaract Club of Faisalabad City, Pakistan

My journey in Rotaract has been transformative, marked by personal growth and the acquisition of valuable skills. Prior to joining Rotaract, I struggled with speaking in public. Rotaract gave me a supportive environment where I could gradually overcome my fear of public speaking. Through opportunities to address meetings and participate in community events, I improved my communication skills and gained confidence in expressing my ideas effectively.

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Beyond networking: 7 tips for building meaningful connections in Rotaract

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Taiwo Orbs, public image director for Rotaract District 9110, addresses members of the Rotaract Club of Lagos State University, Nigeria.

By Taiwo Orbs, past president of the Rotaract Club of Surulere South, Lagos, Nigeria, and a public image director for Rotaract District 9110

Since joining Rotaract in 2017, I’ve witnessed firsthand how even the smallest actions can make a significant difference. I’ve learned that money isn’t the only currency that matters and that building valuable friendships holds more worth than riches. This, truly, is the power of relationships.

While I joined Rotaract to build myself professionally, I noticed others lamenting about their inability to meet new people even though that was their prime motivation for joining. Having served as a club membership director, club president, and public image director, I believe I have gained some insight into building meaningful relationships in Rotaract and beyond.

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Warmth in winter: A tale of compassion and community service

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Members of Rotaract in Bangladesh pass out warm winter clothing and blankets to the Santal tribe, many of whom lost their homes in a devastating fire.

By Md. Saddam Hossain Roni, past president, Rotaract Club of Dhaka Orchid, Bangladesh, and a Rotaract adviser

December in the Gaibandha district of Bangladesh brought not only the crisp bite of winter, but also a tragic incident that left the local Santal tribe without homes. A devastating fire swept through their settlement, leaving them exposed to the unforgiving cold. In the spirit of Rotary’s commitment to service, the Rotaract Club of Dhaka Orchid and the Rotaract Club of Purbasha Plus embarked on a mission to provide winter clothes and essential medicines to these homeless tribal people.

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Temple Run gives sacred sites a clean sweep

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Members of the Rotary Club of Yala clean a temple in the Kathmandu Valley.

By Gautam Shrestha, immediate past president (2022-23) of the Rotary Club of Yala, Nepal

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Kathmandu Valley is renowned for its rich cultural and historical heritage. It’s home to numerous World Heritage Sites, and many visitors are attracted to the temples, squares, and stupas that reflect ancient and diverse cultural traditions. Local people come to the temples to pray or visit as part of their morning walks. Older residents meet up to have a friendly chat or sing devotional songs called bhajan. The temples are a place of community, prayer, and reflection where people of all ages come together.

Recently, members of our club became aware of a troubling problem at some of these sites. Their beauty was being marred by a buildup of dust and debris. People arrive carrying plastic bags, but in their devotion to worship, they fail to keep the temple area clean or dispose of the trash they generate. There’s also a practice of disposing of plastic and paper waste materials by burning them in the temple area.

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